CHEVROLET G25 · model year

1994 CHEVROLET G25

8 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 1994CHEVROLETG25 carries 8 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.

Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1994 G25 is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip with 2 filings, followed by seat belts:front:webbing (1) and electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.

NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 1994 G25, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.

8
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
4
Injuries
0
Deaths

Total Complaints

8 filings

Crashes Reported

0 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

At or below the fleet median complaint volume.

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP2
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES1
WHEELS1
STEERING:LINKAGES1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE1

Recent Complaints

19980420SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

ABS BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

19960314SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

THE SEAT BELTS ARE TWISTED AND WILL NOT LOCK AND SOMETIMES THEY WILL NOT PULL ALL THE WAY OUT TO PUT ON. *AK

19960201SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

VEHICLES ABS BRAKING SYSTEM PREMATURELY WORE OUT AT 28,OOO WITH NO WARNING SENSORS/SQUEAKING.HAVING A DIFFICULT TIME WHEN STOPPING. TT

19960131VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

ENGINE IDLE SPEED WILL REMAIN HIGH WHILE DRIVING SPECIALLY IN COLD WHEATHER. TT

19950809STEERING:LINKAGES

THE PITMAN ARM CAME OFF THE STEERING BOX WHILE DRIVING AND VEHICLE LOST CONTROL, RESULTING IN INJURIES. TT

19950710ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

HER CONNECTOR WAS TOO CLOSE TO THE BATTERY VENT AND IT MELTED IT AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DECELERATE AND WHEELS TO LOCK UP.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

19950710WHEELS

HER CONNECTOR WAS TOO CLOSE TO THE BATTERY VENT AND IT MELTED IT AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DECELERATE AND WHEELS TO LOCK UP.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

19950522SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

THE SHOULDER BELTS IN CENTER ROW DO NOT FIT PASSENGERS. *AK

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 1994 CHEVROLET G25 have?
The 1994 CHEVROLET G25 has 8 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 4 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1994 CHEVROLET G25?
The most-complained component for the 1994 CHEVROLET G25 is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES.
Is the 1994 CHEVROLET G25 safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

Vehicle Safety Guides

Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.